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Biography |
 | Position: Center
Shoots: Right
Height: 5’11”
Weight: 195 lbs
Birthday: 2/4/1985
Hometown: Elk Point, Alberta, Canada
Draft: Undrafted
Acquired: Signed as free agent by Pittsburgh, March 22, 2007
Player Type: Playmaker
NHL Comparable: Matt Cullen |
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Career Projection |
| Mark Letestu took the
difficult path to his status within the Penguins
organization. As an undrafted player, he was forced to
work his way up the ranks from the ECHL, and has earned his
place within the Penguins’ prospects. While he may not
project to be an NHL player at this point, Letestu has
fought the odds throughout his young career and could do it
again. |
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Strengths |
| Great speed, agility, backward and lateral movement…Excellent vision and rarely
is out of position…Good passer…Above average hands…Quality wrist shot…Solid defensive positioning. |
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Weaknesses |
| Completely lacks any form of a
slap shot and needs to improve shot selection…Small frame allows him to be abused by defensemen and forwards alike…Weak along the boards…Plays
a perimeter game and avoids high traffic areas of the ice. |
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Achievements/Awards |
•
Associated Press Boys Hockey Player of the Year
• CCHA Rookie of the Week (2003).
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